Job Description

Job Introduction

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About Us

Bradford has launched a bold new chapter in its commitment to children, young people, and families with the creation of the Bradford Children and Families Trust.


Commissioned by Bradford Council, the Trust is now responsible for delivering a wide range of vital services - and we're looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

An Organisation with a Fresh Approach

We're combining the energy and innovation of a start-up with the deep expertise of our Board, senior leaders, and frontline colleagues.


Together, we're building something new - a purpose-led organisation with clear objectives for the future:

Our Vision:

For all children and young people in Bradford to be safe and able to realise their full potential.

Our Purpose:

To provide high-quality services with partners that help safeguard, support, and promote the welfare of children, young people, and families across the Bradford District.

About The Role

As a Business Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in driving transformation across the Trust. You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to analyse business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the delivery of innovative, high-quality services.


This is your chance to make a real difference - helping shape services that put children, young people, and families at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Lead workshops, interviews, and analysis to gather and document business requirements. Map current and future business processes, identifying opportunities for optimisation. Use data analysis, benchmarking, and root-cause analysis to inform service redesign. Collaborate with IT and service delivery teams to propose practical, innovative solutions. Support change management, impact assessments, and training initiatives. Contribute to business cases, project documentation, and performance reporting. Monitor KPIs and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions. Plan and manage business analysis activities across the full project lifecycle.

About You

We're looking for someone who is analytical, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference. You'll bring:

A relevant professional certification (e.g. BCS, APMG, Six Sigma, LEAN). Proven experience as a Business Analyst--ideally in social care or the public sector. Strong skills in process mapping, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Proficiency in tools such as MS Office, Power BI, and Visio. A creative, solutions-focused mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. Knowledge of safeguarding, children's services, or public sector practices (desirable).

Benefits:

Generous employer contributions in a Local Government Pension Scheme Competitive salary and pay progression structure Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay Supportive carer and parental policies Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services Supportive staff networks Access to Blue Light Card discounts Professional development/support Career progression Enhanced annual leave entitlement Flexible working / hybrid options subject to service need

Location:

Bradford

Next Steps

If you're excited by the opportunity to drive meaningful change and support the wellbeing of children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, contact: James Hobson at

james.hobson@bradfordcft.org.uk

for informal discussions.


The closing date for this role is 17th August 2025 with interviews taking place during w/c 1st September 2025.

Interview Location:

Sir Henry Mitchell House, Bradford

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children's barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

Salary

PO4 44,711 - 47,754

Job Reference

bradfordcft/TP/653/304

Contract Type

Full Time / Fixed Term

Closing Date

17 August, 2025

Job Category

Finance & Resources

Location

Bradford, United Kingdom *

Posted on

04 August, 2025